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Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) vs CAT S60 (Single-sim)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 2 vs CAT S60 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT S60 X Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) 07Points
5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
17Points CAT S60 (Single-sim) Compare Alcatel Idol 2 X
4.7"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? CAT S60 (Single-sim)

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Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)} 7 Advantages Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) vs S60 (Single-sim)} 17 Advantages CAT S60 (Single-sim)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)74%
Lighter
vs223 grams (7.81 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)74%
Thinner
vs12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core64%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)69%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+312 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) SVGA (960x540)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAhvs+3800 mAh90%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
ModelIdol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)S60 (Single-sim)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch Idol 2 Dual-sim 6037K, 6037iCaterpillar S60 smartphone, CAT S60 4G LTE Single-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSouth AfricaCanadaUSA
South Africa, Canada, USA
BrandAlcatelCAT
Release date4/1/20144/1/2016
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)70 x 136 millimeters (2.76 x 5.35 in)73.4 x 147.9 millimeters (2.89 x 5.82 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)223 grams (7.81 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel and plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
RAM memory1GB3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 6037K: 900/2100 - 6037I: 850/1900/2100USA/Canada version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900
South Africa version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
USA/Canada version:
LTE (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17)
South Africa version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)SVGA (960x540)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh3800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby600 hours (25 days)1032 hours (43 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Chocolate
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Video stabilizer EIS
• HD Sound
• HAC: M3 (6037I model)
• WiFi display
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• FLIR Thermal Imaging back camera
• Quick Charge 2.0
• Water resistant up to 5 meters and 60min
• Drop-to-concrete resistance up to 1.8m (6ft)
• Operating Temp: -25°C (-13°F) to 55°C (131°F)

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)CAT S60 (Single-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.38W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)feature not registered
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